The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Department operates three divisions - Treasury, Property Tax, and Central Collections. While the activities of each division are unique, the primary purpose of the department as a whole is the collection and cash management of revenue owed to the County, cities, special districts, school districts, and the court system. The department is committed to providing excellent customer service and assuring effective utilization of the public’s tax dollars through a program of performance measurement and management.

Outdoor Festival Permit

Application Timeline and Process

The application and approval process for an Outdoor Festival is a multi-step process that requires 90 days to complete.

The Tax Collector shall request the Board of Supervisors to set a time and date for a public hearing. Between 30-60 days after receiving the request for a public hearing, the Clerk of the Board shall set a date for the public hearing.

At least 10 days prior to the public hearing:

The Clerk of the Board shall notify the applicant that a public hearing has been scheduled.​​​​

The Clerk of the Board shall publish a notice of the public hearing.

The Clerk of the Board shall notify the applicant that a public hearing has been scheduled.

The Clerk of the Board shall notify area neighbors of the date of the public hearing

The Clerk of the Board shall notify the following departments/agencies of the date of the public hearing:​​ Sheriff, Fire, CHP, Public Health, Development Services, and Air Quality Control.

Prior to the time set for the hearing:

The departments listed above shall investigate the matter and report to the Board of Supervisors no later than the time set for the hearing.

The Tax Collector shall collect a license fee of $150 per day for each day the festival is schedule and shall issue a license to the applicant for the specific location and days for which the festival is authorized. Note: Non-profit organizations shall be exempt from paying this fee, per Butte County Code Section 12-30.